Proposal Compliance Specialist & Color Team Review Lead
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
The Proposal Compliance Specialist & Color Team Review Lead supports Proposal Operations by leading compliance reviews and Color Team Reviews. They support the development/execution of proposal compliance strategies; assesses proposal alignment against solicitation requirements; and plans facilitates and executes color team reviews. This role partners with proposal and review teams to ensure proposals meet all instructions and evaluation standards. The role requires strong analytical judgment meticulous attention to detail and the ability to coach teams through compliance audits and reviews.
Responsibilities:
Lead Compliance Reviews across proposals of varying size and complexity ensuring adherence to RFP TOR or customer requirements
Interpret government instructions/evaluation criteria and translate them into actionable compliance matrices and review guidance
Coordinate with and provide compliance coaching and consultation to proposal teams including providing guidance on aligning content with instructions and evaluation criteria and developing strategies to minimize compliance risk
Develop or refine compliance tools and templates to strengthen Proposal Operations compliance and review processes
Assess proposal artifacts for cross volume compliance consistency and traceability
Track compliance risks identify gaps and clearly communicate mitigation steps
Participate in readiness reviews color team reviews and validation exercises leading up to proposal submission
Serve as a senior compliance advisor within the organization and provide mentorship to reviewers
Lead Color Team Reviews including planning scheduling developing reviewer packages communicating instructions and managing logistics
Facilitate review sessions ensuring reviewers understand evaluation criteria scoring considerations and areas of focus for each volume
Develop tailored review guidance score sheets scoring rubrics and evaluation frameworks to support consistent and actionable reviewer feedback
Analyze reviewer feedback for clarity accuracy and alignment with evaluation standards consolidating comments into guidance for proposal teams.
Facilitate debriefs and draft post-review reports summarizing review findings and prioritizing corrective actions for executive leaders
Apply best practices in color team facilitation including leading reviewers setting expectations and moderating reviewer feedback
Maintain and enhance standard methodologies for color team execution including templates training materials and process documentation
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree
Minimum 57 years of experience in proposals compliance review color team review execution technical writing quality review or related federal contracting roles
Expertise interpreting federal RFPs RFIs TORs CSOs etc. for large strategic opportunities (e.g. $500M bids)
Strong ability to convert requirements into structured matrices and review frameworks.
Experience leading or facilitating federal proposal reviews IAW Shipley and/or APMP standards including developing mock evaluation forms based on solicitations coordinating reviewers and synthesizing evaluation input
Excellent writing and editing skills with mastery of grammar clarity and proposal style writing.
Ability to guide proposal teams and review teams through compliance or structural corrections with tact and efficiency
Advanced proficiency in MS Word and PDF tools (formatting styles track changes annotation).
Strong organizational and cross functional communication skills
Active Secret Clearance
Desired:
Experience with AAS/FEDSIM bids and complex proposals
Experience developing internal compliance or color review frameworks reviewer reviewer instructions or standard operating procedures.
Experience conducting compliance reviews using AIenabled analysis tools while adhering to organizational AI guidelines
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75200-$158100CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security miss ... View more